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The UK’s first eco-town at Bicester
We are proud to be building the UK’s first eco-town in north-west Bicester, providing a sustainable lifestyle for homeowners. With the final phase almost complete, we have created over 5,000 highly energy efficient homes. Cutting edge technology has been used to ensure these zero carbon homes are future proofed against climate change.
Homes have been fitted with solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and a combined heat and power unit. Any excess power generated is sold back to the national grid, saving on energy and reducing costs for residents.
Environmentally friendly transport schemes are paramount. Cycling is encouraged with dedicated cycle lanes and paths, public transport networks with fast links to Oxford easily accessible, and an electric car club with charging ports at the heart of the scheme.
Residents can pick fruit and veg from communal herb boxes or their own garden, as each home comes with their own fruit tree.
Over 40% of the village is green space, which enables wildlife to thrive, with a nature reserve, meadows, ponds and a country park. Bird boxes, beehives, bug hotels and meadow turf roofs, plus shrub planting, all sustain and attract a diverse range of species.
Environmentally friendly transport schemes are paramount. Cycling is encouraged with dedicated cycle lanes and paths, public transport networks with fast links to Oxford easily accessible, and an electric car club with charging ports at the heart of the scheme.
Residents can pick fruit and veg from communal herb boxes or their own garden, as each home comes with their own fruit tree.
Over 40% of the village is green space, which enables wildlife to thrive, with a nature reserve, meadows, ponds and a country park. Bird boxes, beehives, bug hotels and meadow turf roofs, plus shrub planting, all sustain and attract a diverse range of species.
Elmsbrook Documentary from FABRICA on Vimeo.
